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EDF4012 - Educating students in inclusive environments

6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Education

Coordinator(s)

Mrs Megan Adams

Offered

Clayton

Second semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

In recent years there has been a marked increase in the number of children and adolescents with special needs entering the regular school. This unit introduces the diverse range of students with disabilities and impairments who have a significant representation in today's classroom. Specialised topics are presented which give a broad overview to the field of special education.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

demonstrate awareness of the implications of disabilities from an educational and developmental perspective
explain the wide range of varying abilities of students
recommend appropriate adaptations necessary for the school setting and instructional style
develop and implement inclusive curriculum strategies
locate, interpret and apply policy at the school, state, national and international level.

Assessment

Essay (2400 words equivalent, 60%)
Class presentation (online for off-campus) (1600 words equivalent, 40%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

2 contact hours per week

(b.) Requirements for off-campus students

off-campus students will be required to complete a number of online tasks

(c.) Additional requirements

independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kate de Bruin